GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2015: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V193000

Make Model Year
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-04-01 2019-03-08 2019-03-12

Production Dates: 2014-12-05 - 2019-01-07

Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 965

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Gillig LLC "Gillig" is recalling certain 2014-2019 Low Floor buses. Uncovered electrical terminals in the headlight power circuit may short circuit to ground, causing a loss of headlights.

Consequence

A loss of headlights can reduce the driver's ability to see, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Gillig has notified owners, and dealers will install new back covers on the headlight buckets, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2019. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.